Green Surprise

1 large Kale Leaf
Lime wedge
2-3 Green apples

Bunch up kale leaf and push through hopper with apples. Pour in glass and squeeze in lime juice. Mix and serve. Or place all the ingredients along with one to two cups of water in the Blendtec Total Blender or Vitamix and blend until desired consistency is achieved. Drink immediately.

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Lentil Stew

1 1/2 Quarts Stock or Water
2 Cups Lentils, washed
1 Large Onion (Chopped)
1/2 lb. Mushrooms (Sliced)
1 tsp. Basil
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 Stalks Celery and Tops (Chopped)
2 or more Carrots (Sliced)
1 Can Stewed Tomatoes
1/3 Cup Oil (olive oil is good)
2 Tbsp. Vinegar

Bring water to a boil and slowly add lentils. Reduce to a simmer and cook 1 hour. Meanwhile, saute onion, mushrooms and basil in oil. Set aside.

Combine all ingredients except vinegar and seasonings and cook at least 1 hour or more until lentils are tender. Add vinegar before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4 – 8. Stew is good served over brown rice.

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Yummy Millet

1/2 c. Millet
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon, freshly ground
1 c. Water
1/2 tsp. Cardamon powder (optional)
1 Banana, sliced thin
1 T. Agave or Honey, to taste
1 T. Pine Nuts
1 cup Almond milk or cashew milk

Put millet and water in a pot or a steamer and cook until the grain is tender. In a serving bowl pour the cooked millet and add the raw nut milk and stir.

Slice the banana directly into the bowl, sprinkle the pine nuts and cinnamon and mix well. After tasting, add cardamon and agave.

Dorit’s book: Celebrating our Raw Nature

 

Citrus Fruit Bowl

2-3 Oranges, quartered
1/4 Cup Raisins (optional) pre-soaked in orange juice
1-2 Grapefruits, quartered
2-4 Tangerines, quartered
1/2 Cup Freshly squeezed Orange or 1 Very ripe Papaya, cubed
2 Tbs Lime or Lemon Juice
4-6 Leaves Peppermint or Spearmint, finely chopped
2-3 Dates, finely chopped

In large glass bowl, place all the fruits, sprinkle with fruit juice, chill in the refrigerator and just prior to serving, garnish with mint.

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